Day #2160

November 30, 2019 

A story shared on FB from a mom who has been taking her kids to Worship On Wednesday is definitely today’s intersection. Worship on Wednesday is a ministry geared toward youth that our congregation is sharing with another one, along with confirmation class, and I’m grateful for the collegiality with others. Here is the story:

K (names withheld) has been acting very different, after having what he said was a nightmare, that kept him up for almost 2 hours a couple weeks ago. Sometimes he’s afraid to go in to his room by himself even during the day, or has wanted J (sister) to sleep with him every night. At “Kid Church” (Worship on Wednesday aka W.O.W.) they painted a stained glass cross. Last night while tucking him in, I put it up in his window and told him Jesus will always keep him safe. This morning, sitting here watching Bubble Guppies, he randomly said, “Mommy, Jesus was patting my back.” I said, “he was? When was he patting your back?” K, very matter of factly, stated, “Jesus was patting my back when I went to sleep last night.” 

Now there’s quite the intersection, and quite the moment of comfort!! Praying that all kids might be able feel this type of safety/comfort. 

Also, here is a Thanksgiving trip photo of Simon - at the beach, in the south, in the sun with his feet in the ocean, which all looks really good right now because of the snow we have here. 

All weather references aside, you certainly are growing up fast! And handsome!!!

Blessings.